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Sales of Existing Homes Near 2-Year Low; Consumer Confidence Ebbs
New figures suggested that the economy, while strong today, may be poised for a slowdown in the second half of the year. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 02:38:03 GMT)

Donald J. Trump Launches Trump Mortgage, LLC
FEBRUARY 27, 2006 -- New York--Donald J. Trump has announced the formation of a new venture called Trump Mortgage, LLC. E.J. Ridings has been named president. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 03:04:34 GMT)

Experts surprised at 'unusual' home loan arrangements
Mortgage experts yesterday expressed surprise at what they said was the unusual nature of the couple's home loan arrangements. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 03:06:25 GMT)

New loan center in Upper Tumon
HAGATNA, Guam-The Bank of Guam Loan Center-Upper Tumon has been established within the bank's Upper Tumon Branch located at the East West Business Center. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 05:17:00 GMT)

Marathon Mortgage sold to Countryside
HOPKINTON -- Countrywide Home Loans Inc. has acquired Marathon Mortgage Co. Inc., a full-service mortgage lender with more than 13 years of experience here. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 05:31:37 GMT)

GFM President Issues Warning to Consumers Looking to Refinance: 'Be Wary of All Those Rock Bottom Interest Rates'
What Looks Good On Paper Can Be Hazardous To Your Wealth. [PRWEB Mar 1, 2006] (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 08:07:28 GMT)

Home buyers could see 40-, 50-year loans
By Aleksandrs Rozens The Treasury Department's resumption of 30-year bond sales could have an interesting effect on the home mortgage market, with lenders offering more 40-year loans and maybe even 50-year mortgages for the first time to help some consumers qualify for loans. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 08:20:15 GMT)

Mortgage debt up 29pc in 2005
Mortgage debt has doubled in the last three years to E100.4bn, according to new figures from the central bank. The figures come after the latest Permanent TSB and the ESRI survey showed that growth in house prices accelerated to 10.2pc in January, from 9.2pc during December. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 08:50:53 GMT)

Russian Soccer Player Smertin May Return Home
Russian soccer player Alexei Smertin who plays with Chelsea club but is currently on loan at Charlton has said he had received an offer to return home. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:02:34 GMT)

Home buyers could see 40-, 50-year loans
By Aleksandrs Rozens The Treasury Department's resumption of 30-year bond sales could have an interesting effect on the home mortgage market, with lenders offering more 40-year loans and maybe even 50-year mortgages for the first time to help some consumers qualify for loans. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:21:35 GMT)

Mortgage lending rise biggest in almost 2 yrs
LONDON (Reuters) - Mortgage lending unexpectedly saw its biggest rise in nearly two years in January, while consumer credit also rose more than expected, official data showed on Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:52:56 GMT)

UK mortgage lending hits 8-month peak
UK mortgage lending picked up to levels not seen since April 2004, providing further evidence that the housing market is continuing to strengthen, according to official figures from the Bank of England. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 10:21:12 GMT)

HBOS 2nd-Half Profit Rises; Mortgage Market Declines (Update1)
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- HBOS Plc, Britain's biggest mortgage bank, posted second-half profit that missed analysts' estimates as its market share of mortgages declined. The stock fell as much as 4.9 percent, the most in three years. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 10:34:17 GMT)

Mortgage lending surges unexpectedly
LONDON (Reuters) - Mortgage lending unexpectedly rose by its biggest amount in nearly two years in January, official data showed on Wednesday, further evidence of a strengthening housing market. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 10:36:19 GMT)

Refinancing a mortgage after bankruptcy
It would help if you've got a big hunk of change for a down payment, says Dr. Don. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 11:00:00 GMT)

Mortgage lending surges unexpectedly
LONDON (Reuters) - Mortgage lending unexpectedly rose by its biggest amount in nearly two years in January, official data showed on Wednesday, further evidence of a strengthening housing market. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 11:07:46 GMT)

GFM President Issues Warning to Consumers Looking to Refinance: 'Be Wary of All Those Rock Bottom Interest Rates'
Fullerton, CA (PRWEB) March 1, 2006 -- Thousands of faxes and emails are being sent to consumers all over the country, not to mention television, radio, newspaper and internet ads urging homeowners to refinance mortgage loans at never-before, rock bottom rates for use to help pay down high rate credit cards and other outstanding bills. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Mortgage lending approaches two-year high
LONDON (SHARECAST) - British mortgage lending surged to its best level for nearly two years last month, in yet another report demonstrating the strength of the housing market. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:01:43 GMT)

US home loan applications fall despite rate drop
U.S. mortgage applications fell last week as lower interest rates failed to spur demand for loans to purchase homes, an industry trade group said on Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:04:06 GMT)

UK mortgage lending hits 8 month peak Wednesday, March 1, 2006 11:53:46 AM http://www.fxstreet.com
FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - UK mortgage lending unexpectedly rose in January picking up to levels not seen since April 2004, demonstrating that the housing market is continuing to strengthen, official data from the Bank of England showed on Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:12:21 GMT)

Paying off mortgage in month likely to be seen as suspicious
Anyone taking out a mortgage and paying it off within a month is likely to be regarded as "suspicious" and to find themselves investigated under laws designed to prevent money-laundering, experts have pointed out. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:19:33 GMT)

Refinancing a mortgage after bankruptcy
Dear Dr. Don, We are one year into a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and have excellent income. Will any mortgage companies give us a first mortgage? I know we would have to ask permission from the trustee. We have gotten solicitations from companies who only want to do refinance. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:27:51 GMT)

MBA: Mortgage applications tick lower
Decline in 30-year loan rate does little to fire up demand for home borrowing, industry group's weekly index says. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:49:19 GMT)

Mortgage lending surges unexpectedly
LONDON (Reuters) - Mortgage lending unexpectedly rose by its biggest amount in nearly two years in January, official data showed on Wednesday, further evidence of a strengthening housing market. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:01:48 GMT)

HBOS 2nd-Half Profit Rises; Mortgage Market Declines (Update2)
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- HBOS Plc, Britain's biggest mortgage bank, posted second-half profit that missed analysts' estimates as its market share of mortgages declined and bad debts rose. The stock fell as much as 5.9 percent, the most in three years. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:04:17 GMT)

U.S. MBA's Mortgage Applications Index Fell 1.2% Last Week
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- Mortgage applications in the U.S. fell for a fourth time in five weeks, reflecting fewer home purchases and adding to evidence the housing market is slowing. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:07:59 GMT)

Home loan applications fall despite rate drop
Mortgage applications fell last week as lower interest rates failed to spur demand for loans to purchase homes, an industry trade group said Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:12:56 GMT)

Mortgage Applications Fall in Spite of Lower Rates
The Mortgage Bankers Association said that mortgage applications fell last week. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:37:57 GMT)

The older you are, the more a reverse mortgage will pay you
Many older people are resorting to reverse mortgages, but because of high fees it's best to wait until you really need the money. Like any mortgage, a reverser is a loan that uses the property as collateral. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:05:51 GMT)

Mortgage lending surges
LONDON (Reuters) - A rush to buy houses bumped up mortgage lending in January to levels not seen since a property boom nearly two years ago, boosting expectations that interest rates would stay on hold for now. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:08:05 GMT)

Fitch Affirms 44 RMBS Classes from 3 Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust Securitizations
NEW YORK----March 1, 2006--Fitch Ratings has affirmed 44 classes of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust residential mortgage-backed certificates, as follows: (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:21:00 GMT)

Fieldstone Mortgage sheds Broad Street brand
Fieldstone Mortgage Co. is changing the name under which several of its East Coast offices do business. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:46:05 GMT)

Home loan demand falls despite rate drop
Consumers filed fewer loan applications to purchase homes last week despite a drop in long-term interest rates, an industry trade group said on Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 18:32:21 GMT)

HBOS 2nd-Half Profit Rises; Mortgage Market Declines (Update3)
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- HBOS Plc, Britain's biggest mortgage bank, posted second-half profit that missed analysts' estimates as its market share of mortgages declined and bad debts rose. The stock fell as much as 5.9 percent, the most in three years. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 19:04:20 GMT)

Cutting To the Chase
New rules under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act require lenders to collect and reveal data on a loan applicant's race, sex and income. Institutions must also share how they determine rate spreads for different applicants. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 19:44:06 GMT)

Weekly Home Mortgage Rates
Weekly Home Mortgage Rates (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:25:26 GMT)

Weekly Home Mortgage Rates
Average mortgage rates for single-family homes in the 10 largest metropolitan areas as of Mar. 1 as compiled by bankrate.com. The rates are for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages for 80 percent of the value of the house. A point is a one-time fee equaling one percent of mortgage. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:48:30 GMT)

Passing of New Mortgage Brokers Practices Act Protects Consumers
RISMEDIA, March 2 — The Washington Association of Mortgage Brokers (WAMB) announced that House Bill 2340 has been passed. In an effort to ensure consumer protection by reducing the potential for fraud, WAMB provided unwavering support of this legislative initiative, which involves loan officer licensing and expanded examination authority by the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) in the (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 21:14:39 GMT)

Reilly Mortgage Group Closes $35,696,000 Multifamily Portfolio
MARCH 01, 2006 -- McLean, VA--Reilly Mortgage Group is pleased to announce the closing of three multifamily loans on Cordova Regency apartments, Crest View at Oakleigh Apartments, and Kings Mill Apartments. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 22:04:57 GMT)

Australian mortgage demand up sharply in Feb-AFG
SYDNEY, March 2 (Reuters) - Demand for mortgages jumped in February in a possible sign of a revival in the national property market, Australia's largest mortgage broker said on Thursday. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:16:04 GMT)

Surge in mortgage lending dampens rate cut prospects
Mortgage lending took off in January, the Bank of England confirmed yesterday in figures that boosted expectations its Monetary Policy Committee would continue to resist calls for a cut in interest rates. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:17:35 GMT)

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Mortgage lending rise is biggest in two years
DEMAND for home loans is booming, with a rise in mortgage lending of £9.2 billion in January, the biggest amount in nearly two years. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 02:31:44 GMT)

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Sanofi-Aventis' Battered Charm
Regulatory obstacles, lower sales, and stiff competition have seen the pharma's stock drop below S&P's target range. Ironically, that earns it an upgrade (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 06:43:35 GMT)

Mortgage Rate Trend Index
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way mortgage rates are headed -- a vital tool if you're about to buy a home. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 11:00:00 GMT)

CNBC's Maria Bartiromo Comes to Radio with Weekday ''Money Minute''
SAN ANTONIO----March 2, 2006--Want to know the best strategy for managing credit-card interest rates? Thinking about refinancing your home mortgage? Wondering about how to save for college? (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Spitzer said to eye title insurers
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer may have found a new industry to investigate, as a published report says state authorities are probing whether some of the nation's biggest title-insurance companies illegally paid secret rebates and referral fees that could have raised costs for those buying or refinancing a home. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 13:03:51 GMT)

Live Oak mobile home park to get makeover
When Keith Hearon looks around the Pleasant Acres Mobile Home Park property, his home for the past nine years, all he can do is laugh at the disrepair around him. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 13:08:30 GMT)

Otsego defeats mortgage-tax increase
COOPERSTOWN — In a reversal of last year’s vote, the Otsego County Board of Representatives decided Wednesday not to raise the county’s mortgage tax from 0.75 percent to 1 percent. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 13:09:18 GMT)

Jordyn Taylor Properties, Inc. Enters Into Strategic Alliance With Premier Mortgage Funding
Jordyn Taylor Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce that the company has entered into a strategic alliance with Premier Mortgage Funding of Clearwater, Florida. In an initial agreement, William H. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 13:31:00 GMT)

Trizec Completes $400 Million Refinancing of One New York Plaza
CHICAGO----March 2, 2006--Trizec Properties, Inc. , today announced that it has completed a refinancing of One New York Plaza, located at One Water Street in downtown Manhattan. The new 10-year, $400 million first mortgage carries an effective interest rate of approximately 5.14 percent and replaces a 7.27 percent, $228.4 million property loan that was scheduled to mature in May 2006. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 14:00:00 GMT)

Lender lands GMAC account: Stamford-based CBA will assist with small-balance loans
CBA Commercial LLC, a Stamford-based commercial mortgage finance firm, has lured a big player to its CBAC Authorized Lender Program, landing GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corp. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 14:37:24 GMT)

Local home prices keep rising, bubble or not
Despite worries about a housing bubble, home prices in the New York area still rose at a 14% annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2005, according to a federal government report. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 16:26:38 GMT)

30-year mortgage rate slips further
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Mortgage rates were mixed this week, with the 30-year rate dipping slightly and one- and five-year rates posting slight gains. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 17:33:57 GMT)

30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall for 2nd Week
Rates on 30-year mortgages edged down slightly this week, the second consecutive decline, according to a nationwide survey of rates. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 17:46:57 GMT)

MORTGAGE TERMS STRETCH WITH BONDS
The Treasury Department's resumption of 30-year bond sales could have an interesting impact on the home mortgage market, with lenders offering more 40-year loans and maybe even 50-year mortgages for the first time to help some consumers qualify for loans. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 17:50:58 GMT)

Jordyn Taylor Properties, Inc. Enters Into Strategic Alliance With Premier Mortgage Funding
Jordyn Taylor Properties, Inc. (OTC: JTPI)is pleased to announce that the company has entered into a strategicalliance with Premier Mortgage Funding of Clearwater, Florida. In aninitial agreement, William H. Luckman, CEO of Jordyn Taylor Properties, andWilliam Eaton, President of Premier Mortgage Funding, Inc., have agreed tocollaborate and discover a greater number of home buyers through (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 17:52:17 GMT)

30-year mortgage rates fall for 2nd week
Mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported Thursday that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.24 percent this week, down from 6.26 percent last week. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:01:18 GMT)

Central Pacific Mortgage buys Ivanhoe Financial
National mortgage banking firm Central Pacific Mortgage has bought Ivanhoe Financial Inc.'s retail branch offices, wholesale production operation and operations center. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:03:23 GMT)

30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall for 2nd Week
Rates on 30-Year Mortgages Fall for Second Straight Week, Freddie Mac Reports (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:04:58 GMT)

Fitch Rates Terwin Mortgage Trust, Asset-Backed Ctfs, 2006-HF-1
NEW YORK----March 2, 2006--Terwin Mortgage Trust 2006-HF-1, asset backed securities, series 2006-HF-1, are rated as follows by Fitch Ratings: $65,300,000 class A-1, and classes A-X and G 'AAA'; $11,900,000 class M-1 'AA+'; $2,750,000 class M-2 'AA'; $5,000,000 class M-3 'A+'; $2,050,000 class B-1 'A'; $2,200,000 class B-2 'A-'; $2,150,000 class B-3 'BBB+'; $2,100,000 class B-4 'BBB'; $4,500,000 (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:42:00 GMT)

U.S. mortgage rates inch lower again; 30-year at 6.24%
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Mortgage rates again inched lower in the week ending Thursday, Freddie Mac said, marking the second consecutive weekly decline. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 19:25:52 GMT)

Defendant in mortgage fraud case ordered to drug center
HATTIESBURG (AP) - A federal judge has ordered the alleged ring leader of a mortgage fraud scheme to report to a drug treatment center. U.S. Magistrate Robert H. Walker issued the order when Richard Lucas was in court on Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 19:41:23 GMT)

30-Year Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly
Rates on 30-year mortgages fall for the second straight week. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:35:13 GMT)

Mortgage Rates Fall For 2nd Straight Week
Mortgage rates have been little changed over the past week. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:36:40 GMT)

Mortgage Rates Fall For 2nd Straight Week
Mortgage rates have been little changed over the past week. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:42:04 GMT)

Mortgage Rates Fall For 2nd Straight Week
Mortgage rates have been little changed over the past week. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:43:27 GMT)

Scotiabank changes mortgage rates
Scotiabank announced today the following changes in residential mortgage interest rates, effective March 3, 2006: (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:05:00 GMT)

Bankrate: Softer Home Sales Lead Mortgage Rates Lower
Mortgage rates fell, aided by a slower pace of home sales. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped from 6.34 percent to 6.27 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:44:00 GMT)

Bankrate: Softer Home Sales Lead Mortgage Rates Lower
NEW YORK, March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mortgage rates fell, aided by a slower pace of home sales. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped from 6.34 percent to 6.27 percent, according to Bankrate.com ( Nachrichten ) 's weekly national survey of large lenders. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:53:05 GMT)

Home loans: questions you did not dare to ask
How do I become eligible for a home loan? A lender would assess your repayment capacity while deciding on the home loan eligibility. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 22:27:04 GMT)

Mortgage protection on offer
BUYING a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a household will make so keeping on top of the mortgage repayments is vital, particularly if the borrower is injured or, worse, dies. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 22:39:42 GMT)

Mortgage cover v mortgage insurance
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a household will make, so keeping on top of mortgage repayments is vital. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 22:51:25 GMT)

Mortgage cover v mortgage insurance
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a household will make, so keeping on top of mortgage repayments is vital. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 22:51:25 GMT)

Mortgage cover v mortgage insurance
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a household will make so keeping on top of the mortgage repayments is vital, particularly if the borrower is injured or, worse, dies. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 23:04:53 GMT)

Mickey D's New Brew
McDonald's is rolling out a premium coffee in a bid to draw the morning crowd from competitors such as Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 23:10:29 GMT)

Is Little Lionsgate Set To Roar?
An Oscar upset for Crash could make a powerhouse out of the independent film studio (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 23:10:39 GMT)

Mortgage cover v mortgage insurance
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a household will make so keeping on top of the mortgage repayments is vital, particularly if the borrower is injured or, worse, dies. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 23:11:42 GMT)

30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall for 2nd Week
Rates on 30-year mortgages edged down slightly this week, the second consecutive decline, according to a nationwide survey of rates. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported Thursday that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.24 percent this week, down from 6.26 percent last week. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 23:37:39 GMT)

Tennessee Commerce Bank opens Birmingham loan production office
Tennessee Commerce Bank will establish its first presence in Alabama with a new loan production office in Birmingham that will focus on providing commercial and real estate loans to small and mid-sized businesses, the company said Thursday. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:05:24 GMT)

More 'Biggest and Best' from Trump? Mortgage Unit Nears Vietnam, Other Deals
Donald Trump continues to find new ways to leverage his brand name, and his recent establishment of Trump Mortgage L.L.C. is no exception. In an exclusive interview with CPN this morning, mortgage banking veteran E.J. Ridings, who is Trump's hand-picked president & CEO for the new unit, outlined several projects Trump Mortgage has in the works. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 01:06:00 GMT)

30-Year Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly
Rates on 30-year mortgages fall for the second straight week. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 01:08:18 GMT)

Homeowners face further mortgage hit
By Ian Guider HOMEOWNERS are facing another hike in mortgage repayments after the European Central Bank (ECB) voted to increased interest rates. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 01:22:45 GMT)

FHA loan limits raised
A popular federally backed loan instrument had its funding limit raised for the second time in two months. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 02:58:39 GMT)

More mortgage lenders are pulling out of Montgomery County
More than 20 mortgage lending companies have suspended doing business in Montgomery County because of the county’s new lending discrimination law, which they criticize as vague and unnecessary. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 03:07:19 GMT)

Mortgage Scam
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Richard Powless is shopping for a mortgage and found an ad in the classified pages of the Florida Times-Union. It promised fast approval, low rates and no fees. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 05:04:49 GMT)

Growing List Of Lenders Leaving Montgomery
With his daughter heading off to college, Alan Robinson, 49, decided two weeks ago to refinance his Silver Spring condominium to get some extra cash. He made a few quick inquiries and was told it would be no problem. But Robinson, an economic research consultant, put his loan application off until... (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 05:36:09 GMT)

PEOPLE: Promotion at PHH Mortgage
Terri Merlino has been promoted to senior vice president of underwriting at PHH Mortgage in Mount Laurel. Merlino joined PHH Mortgage in 1992 as a senior analyst in secondary marketing. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:11:30 GMT)

30-Year Mortgage Rates Decrease to 6.24%
Rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.24% this week, down from 6.26% last week, mortgage company Freddie Mac said. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:18:14 GMT)

Refinance of Southern California Foster Home Improves Living Conditions
Southern California Foster Home refinances to re-model and improve living conditions. Pay Option Mortgage refinance loan proved to be the ideal solution to utilize home equity and reduce monthly payment. [PRWEB Mar 3, 2006] (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:26:41 GMT)

Mortgage interest rates drop to 6.24%
WASHINGTON -- Rates on 30-year mortgages edged down slightly this week, the second consecutive decline, according to a nationwide survey of rates. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported Thursday that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.24% this week, down from 6.26% last week. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:10:54 GMT)

30-year mortgage rate falls again
Washington - The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell for the second consecutive week. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:40:49 GMT)

Home Comforts For Fulham
Fulham are aiming to extend their unbeaten home run into double figures against Arsenal. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 11:09:37 GMT)

Police warn of loan scam tied to Stamford
Debbie Lacey and her husband needed a loan to pay off credit card bills and other high-interest loans. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 11:46:49 GMT)

Mortgage firm makes buy
Folsom-based national mortgage banker Central Pacific Mortgage announced Thursday it has acquired Ivanhoe Financial Inc. of Orlando, Fla., and will operate it as Ivanhoe Mortgage. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 12:59:28 GMT)

MORTGAGE TERMS STRETCH WITH BONDS
The Treasury Department's resumption of 30-year bond sales could have an interesting impact on the home mortgage market, with lenders offering more 40-year loans and maybe even 50-year mortgages for the first time to help some consumers qualify for loans. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 13:20:13 GMT)

Mortgage application may trigger junk calls
When you get a mortgage rate quote or a preapproval, you probably assume that your inquiry with the lender is confidential. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 14:09:50 GMT)

LOAN PAIR SET FOR CITY DEBUTS
Leicester manager Rob Kelly is expected to hand debuts to loan signings Rufus Brevett and Andrew Welsh in the home clash with Hull. Left-back Brevett has joined the Foxes for an initial month from Plymouth while winger Welsh has signed until the end of the season from Sunderland. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 14:58:37 GMT)

GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation Arranges $140 Million in Refinancing for a Florida Retail Property
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.----March 3, 2006--GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation has arranged $140,000,000 in permanent, fixed-rate refinancing for a Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., retail property. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 15:08:00 GMT)

Manager Arrested After Camera Found In Office Restroom
HOBE SOUND, Fla. -- Martin County authorities said Friday that the manager of a Hobe Sound mortgage company put a camera in the office bathroom. Sheriff detectives said they found the camera mounted under the sink, as well as a television monitor on Rex Largent's desk. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 16:33:29 GMT)

Lansing financial group buys Okemos mortgage firm
Lansing-based financial company The Centennial Group is acquiring Okemos-based Pacesetter Mortgage Co. Inc., Centennial president and chief executive Salvatore Durso said. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 17:09:22 GMT)

Govt mulls FDI in NBFCs offering home loan covers
The government is considering a proposal to permit non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) to offer risk coverage to lenders of home loans and mortgages. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 18:39:40 GMT)

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Grows Market Share; Continues as the No. 1 Choice for Consumers
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, a division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. , today announced that it originated $208.87 billion in new loans and grew its retail market share to a level of 17.1 percent in 2005, according to Inside Mortgage Finance. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:52:00 GMT)

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 17, 2002. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 20:36:39 GMT)

Fitch Affirms 10 RMBS Classes from 2 Carrington Mortgage Issues
NEW YORK----March 3, 2006--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the following ratings from the following Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust Issues: (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 20:43:00 GMT)

101-months sentence for mortgage fraud
A Broomfield man was sentenced Friday to 101 months in federal prison for his involvement in a mortgage fraud case. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 00:15:51 GMT)

MORTGAGE TERMS STRETCH WITH BONDS
The Treasury Department's resumption of 30-year bond sales could have an interesting impact on the home mortgage market, with lenders offering more 40-year loans and maybe even 50-year mortgages for the first time to help some consumers qualify for loans. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 01:49:58 GMT)

Save on treats, pay off your mortgage
SCOTS could take eight years off their mortgage by cutting out indulgences, according to a new study. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:03:05 GMT)

Audit your mortgage online or by phone
A NEW mortgage audit service has today gone live, courtesy of Edinburgh-based independent financial adviser (IFA) Albannach Financial Management, writes Elizabeth Davidson. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:03:35 GMT)

Montgomery County controversial mortgage law faces challenges
Montgomery County's predatory lending law, set to take effect Wednesday, has faced serious roadblocks as lenders threatened to pull businesses out of the county and filed a lawsuit to block the law. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:05:47 GMT)

Regulators warn of 'specialty' loans
Owning a home is as American as apple pie. But using an interest-only or negative-amortization loan to buy the property isn't so traditional. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 06:07:14 GMT)

Mortgage company targeted by thieves
LAKE OSWEGO - A security breach has mortgage customers outraged after someone broke into a Lake Oswego home loan office and stole a computer with customers' personal information. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 06:44:26 GMT)

A new guide for aggressive home buyers
If you are an aggressive home buyer, especially a "first-timer," who doesn't follow a herd mentality, "The Fearless Home Buyer" by Elizabeth Razzi is an excellent "thinking person's" home purchase guide. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 08:07:23 GMT)

Brother's name kept off new mortgage
Q. My brother and I purchased our home in 1997. We got our original mortgage from Countrywide Mortgage for $80,000. Both our names were on the mortgage and the title. But when we refinanced, Countrywide refused to keep my brother's name on the loan because of his poor credit rating. However, we have never been late with our mortgage payment. I kept insisting to keep his name on the refinanced (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 08:17:38 GMT)

Mortgage competition can be unsettling
When you get a mortgage rate quote or a preapproval, you probably assume that your inquiry with the lender is confidential, right? (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 12:53:51 GMT)

Families face losing homes
HUNDREDS of South Australians face losing their homes amid a sharp rise in the number struggling to meet mortgage repayments. Welfare groups say rising petrol, electricity and property taxes, combined with rising interest rates and banks offering easy credit, will force more to forfeit their homes. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 14:04:42 GMT)

Mortgage rates 'to rise late this year'
AN INTEREST rate increase is likely later this year -- and the average mortgage is set to rise by about $40 a month, economists say. Borrowers will be spared a rate rise when the Reserve Bank board meets on Tuesday. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 14:09:31 GMT)

Mortgage Broker Sentenced To Pay $37 Million In Restitution
DENVER -- A mortgage broker indicted in a scheme to take out help-wanted ads promising applicants six-figure salaries then using the applicant's information for fraudulent mortgage loans was ordered Friday to pay $37 million in restitution. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 14:36:08 GMT)

Mortgage rates stay near 6.2%
WASHINGTON - Rates on 30-year mortgages edged down slightly this week, the second consecutive decline, according to a nationwide survey of rates. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported Thursday that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.24 percent this week, down from 6.26 percent last week. The 30-year mortgage declined for three straight weeks at the beginning of the year, then (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 14:53:47 GMT)

Your mortgage application is for sale
When you get a mortgage rate quote or a preapproval, you probably assume that your inquiry with the lender is confidential, right? (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 16:20:07 GMT)

Late News on Sears Tower, BK vs. McD, casino revenues . . .
Sears Tower owner seeks refinancing Two years after paying $840 million for the Sears Tower , a group led by New York investor Joseph Chetrit wants to refinance the 110-story West Loop skyscraper. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 18:20:04 GMT)

ROMANIA: Cheaper Mortgage Credits Underway
Loans for residences will become cheaper starting this summer, following the coming into being of Romania's first mortgage credit banks, ACT Media news agency reports. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 21:53:53 GMT)

Your mortgage application is for sale
When you get a mortgage rate quote or a preapproval, you probably assume that your inquiry with the lender is confidential, right? (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 22:20:06 GMT)

Rising mortgage repayments
05 March 2006 By Louise McBride Tracker mortgage rates, which track the ECB rate, still offer good value for money, as long as you shop around. However, with the ECB rate rise, tracker rates will automatically increase by 0.25 percentage points. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:04:00 GMT)

Loan star Miller lifts Leeds
Nothing signifies a club's good health more than top-class players wanting to join them, and perhaps the turning point in Leeds' season came in January when Liam Miller decided to resist overtures from the Premiership to extend his loan from Manchester United. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:20:36 GMT)

Mortgage group is eyeing Mexico
IMI Group Inc., an international mortgage lender based in Phoenix, hopes to create a secure lending environment for firms interested in financing real estate deals in Mexico. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 03:51:38 GMT)

Sheriff sales thrive as foreclosures climb
Low mortgage rates the past few years have led to record numbers of home loans and refinancing, but a growing number of people also are losing their homes when they can't pay the bills. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 05:17:42 GMT)

HOUSTON MORTGAGE MONITOR
INDIVIDUAL LENDER RATES The mortgage interest rate list represents a sampling of rates as quoted by lenders in the Houston market on Friday. Rates, which may change on Monday, are for 90 percent loans and do not include origination fees. The numbers in parentheses after the rates are discount points. A point is equal to 1 percent of the loan amount (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 06:53:47 GMT)

Mortgage rates dip to 6.24%
WASHINGTON – Rates on 30-year mortgages edged down slightly last week, the second consecutive decline, according to a nationwide survey of rates. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 08:10:01 GMT)

You can use your assets to get good loan
NEW YORK — You need money for home improvements, a car, an investment opportunity or to pay off those high-interest credit cards. You may be surprised at how many different ways there are to use your existing assets to get a good loan. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 08:12:35 GMT)

Finding a home the first time
If you’re thinking about buying a home for the first time, the news is good. Despite rising interest rates, now may be the time to be in the market. The reason: home sales have slowed, and many sellers are getting nervous about sitting on their houses for months on end. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 08:14:45 GMT)

Woman's mortgage piles debt upon debt
To understand what some homeowners in mortgage trouble face, talk to Barbara Fongheiser. She's 60 years old and works two jobs, earning about $30,000 a year. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 08:30:23 GMT)

Don't extend mortgage to add a bathroom
Q . I'm in a quandary. I have six years left on my mortgage. I want to add a second bathroom to my home. As a freelance artist, I consider my home to be my main retirement fund. I have no unsecured debt, but I have lots of bills and never know how much I'll make in a month. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 09:12:49 GMT)

Need a loan? Check sources
You may have more financing options open to you than you think. You need money for home improvements, a car, an investment opportunity or to pay off those high-interest credit cards. You may be surprised at how many different ways there are to use your existing assets to get a good loan. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 09:18:06 GMT)

Montgomery County controversial mortgage law faces challenges
Montgomery County's predatory lending law, set to take effect Wednesday, has faced serious roadblocks as lenders threatened to pull businesses out of the county and filed a lawsuit to block the law. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 09:33:33 GMT)

Get help in home buying
SALISBURY -- Those Monday blues might not seem so gloomy if keys to a new home were waiting at work. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has been recruiting employers and local governments to help their employees make their dreams come true. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 10:06:26 GMT)

KENETH HARNEY: Mortgage inquiry can release credit info
WASHINGTON -- When you get a mortgage rate quote or a preapproval, you probably assume that your inquiry with the lender is confidential, right? (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 10:08:45 GMT)

Mortgage raid
AN ARMED robber raided a mortgage company in Porthmadog in Gwynedd yesterday. Police say the man entered the Jim Kelly Mortgage Services property in Bank Place at 11.40am. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 10:40:34 GMT)

Lenders and investors closely monitoring commercial real estate mortgage loans
New York- While banks and other lenders may fret these days about consumers' ability to repay home mortgages as interest rates rise, they have another concern: the commercial real estate market. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 12:55:09 GMT)

Woman's mortgage piles debt upon debt
To understand what some homeowners in mortgage trouble face, talk to Barbara Fongheiser. She's 60 years old and works two jobs, earning about $30,000 a year. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 13:46:53 GMT)

Younger home buyers have taste for amenities
Gen X home buyers have a taste for the good life. They want extras - from great rooms to granite countertops - that add comfort, style and value to their homes. However, these luxuries don't come without a price. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 14:42:40 GMT)

Loan to boost China’s use of renewable energy
The World Bank has approved an $86.33 million loan to scale up China’s use of renewable energy as the country’s demand for power increases. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 15:44:48 GMT)

Exotic mortgages unlikely to bring massive defaults, study finds
The potential loan losses from new types of adjustable-rate mortgages issued since 2004 is relatively small, according to a recent study. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 17:24:58 GMT)

Woman's mortgage piles debt upon debt
To understand what some homeowners in mortgage trouble face, talk to Barbara Fongheiser. She's 60 years old and works two jobs, earning about $30,000 a year. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 18:32:53 GMT)

You can use your assets to get good loan
NEW YORK — You need money for home improvements, a car, an investment opportunity or to pay off those high-interest credit cards. You may be surprised at how many different ways there are to use your existing assets to get a good loan. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 18:44:23 GMT)

Australian Jan. Home-Loan Approvals Probably Rose 1%: BN Survey
March 6 (Bloomberg) -- Australian home-loan approvals probably climbed in January, signaling the housing market may recover and boost economic growth this year. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 20:35:55 GMT)

Australian Jan. Home-Loan Approvals Probably Rose 1%: BN Survey
March 6 (Bloomberg) -- Australian home-loan approvals probably climbed in January, signaling the housing market may recover and boost economic growth this year. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 21:00:43 GMT)

Finding a home the first time
If you’re thinking about buying a home for the first time, the news is good. Despite rising interest rates, now may be the time to be in the market. The reason: home sales have slowed, and many sellers are getting nervous about sitting on their houses for months on end. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 21:03:31 GMT)

Losing our homes
Foreclosure lawsuits, sheriff's sales plague Summit County -- not just Akron, but some suburbs as well. The region's lagging economy, sluggish price gains are blamed, as many owners try desperately to stay put. Post a Comment (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 22:16:43 GMT)

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